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Aggregate Excess of Loss (Stop Loss or Loss Ratio)
The re-insurer pays when the ceding company’s aggregate net losses exceed a predetermined amount or proportion of premium income. For example, reinsurance covers 90% of losses in excess of a 70% loss ratio.
